Crozet, Virginia
Top Spots in and near Crozet
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Lyndhurst, Virginia
Explore Ravens Roost Overlook
4.5This cozy little overlook is very simple to get to. If you are coming from I 64, after taking exit 99 towards Shenandoah National Park, turn right onto the Blue Ridge Parkway when the exit comes to a "T-stop". From there, it's 10 miles down the Parkway on your right. You will see a clearly marke...Read more -
Elkton, Virginia
Rocky Mount Trail Loop
3.29.58 mi / 2200 ft gainThe trail begin 0.1 miles north of Two Mile Run Overlook at milepost 76.2 on Skyline Drive. You can park at this overlook for the night, just make sure you fill out a (free) wilderness permit and walk the short way on Skyline Drive to the trailhead. Immediately climb a wooded knoll before headin...Read more -
Roseland, Virginia
Photograph Devils Knob Overlook
4.5Located next to Wintergreen Resort, Devils Knob is super easy to get to and has an amazing 180 degree panoramic view. Looking Southwest over the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway, this 3,800 foot overlook had a great view of Three Ridge Mountain and the Priest. Located on Devils Kno...Read more -
Roseland, Virginia
Camp at Devil’s Backbone Basecamp
5.0This place has it all : a bomb fire pit, live music, distillery, restaurant, 48 taps, mountain views, and more! Not to mention, it’s in a great location for exploring. It’s close to tons of breweries, wineries, and cideries, it’s just a few miles from the Appalachian trail, and close to Shenando...Read more -
Lyndhurst, Virginia
Backpack Three Ridges Loop
4.614.2 mi / 3960 ft gainFrom the parking area at Reids Gap, start off on the white-blazed A.T heading south as the trail begins on the left side of a clearing. You will begin climbing Meadow Mountain shortly and in .8 miles arrive at the top of the ridge, where you will continue on downhill for another .8 miles until y...Read more -
Roseland, Virginia
Backpack Reeds Gap to Rockfish Gap
5.020 miNote: We usually get a chance to take this trip in the summer, so please pay attention to the weather and pack accordingly. This description is for a July/August hike and the temperatures were in the 80s during the day and 60s at night. During this time of year rain showers are always a possibili...Read more -
Charlottesville, Virginia
Preddy Creek & Creekside Trail Loop
4.33.75 mi / 266 ft gainMy husband is a runner and I am not. I hate to run and the entire time I am running I am exhausting myself thinking how much I hate running. However, I love hiking. I can hike all day and I can kick my runner husband's butt with a pack on going up a mountain trail. The problem with this though is...Read more -
Lyndhurst, Virginia
Camp at Sherando Lake
4.0Sherando Lake is a beautifully maintained dog/family friendly campground situated between two lakes. Upper Sherando Lake is available for fishing only but the larger, 25 acre, Lower Sherando Lake offers swimming, fishing, kayaking, and relaxing on the beach. The campground is divided into three ...Read more -
Elkton, Virginia
Hike to Hightop Mountain, Shenandoah NP
4.53.2 mi / 900 ft gainThe parking area for the Hightop Mountain hike is one mile south of the Swift Run Gap entrance on Skyline Drive. If you’re looking to add extra mileage to your hike, you can also park at the entrance and pick up the Appalachian Trail just south of the overpass (doing so will add 1.2 miles each w...Read more -
Vesuvius, Virginia
Hike to White Rock Falls
3.52.4 miPark in The Slacks Overlook parking lot on the Blue Ridge Parkway, around milepost 20. From there exit the parking lot back onto the road and head left. About 300 feet from the parking lot there is the trail entrance. It isn't too hard to find if you are looking for it, but there aren't any marki...Read more -
37.8962002590409,-79.0456008911133, Virginia
White Rock Falls Trail
4.02.82 mi / 558 ft gainWhite Rock Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Montebello, Virginia.Read more -
Lovingston, Virginia
Fortune's Cove Via Yellow Trail
3.05.02 mi / 1486 ft gainFortune's Cove via Yellow Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lovingston, Virginia.Read more -
Vesuvius, Virginia
Photograph 20 Minute Cliff Overlook
4.5Located at mile marker 19 along the Blue Ridge Parkway, 20 Minute Cliff Overlook is super easy to access and has an amazing 180 degree panoramic view. Looking West over the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 2,715 foot overlook has a great view of the Priest to the South, Maintop Mountain and Fork Mounta...Read more -
Stanardsville, Virginia
Hike South River Falls
4.54.4 miThe trail head for the South River Falls Trail is located at mile marker 63 off of Skyline Drive via the South River Picnic Area. Loop around the picnic area until you reach the Eastern corner where you will find a sign and a map marking the beginning of the 4.2-mile trail. Over the first mile...Read more -
Massanutten, Virginia
Kaylor's Knob Trail
4.03.56 mi / 381 ft gainKaylor's Knob Trail in Massanutten, Virginia is a moderately challenging hiking trail that spans approximately 3.56 miles. The trail is marked by a steady incline, making it a suitable choice for intermediate hikers. The trailhead is easily accessible, located near the Massanutten Resort. The tr...Read more -
Tyro, Virginia
Crabtree Falls
4.53.05 mi / 1161 ft gainThis is an approximately 3 mile roundtrip hike. It will usually take anywhere from 1-2 hours to get up, depending on your experience and who you have with you, and about an hour down. As you come off of route 56, you will come up to the trailhead where there is a large parking area with restroom...Read more